- imm4boss
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From what I've read, the UEG (United Earth Government) is officially a democracy, with an elected president. In reality, however (which almost always turns out different), the UEG has a figurehead, their president, while just about everything associated with the function of the government is really run by their military arm, the UNSC. Effectively, it's a military junta under the guise of a democratically elected figurehead.
[Edited on 02.17.2012 8:57 AM PST]